Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 481: Allow public body executive session for employee performance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 481 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on September 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Allow public body executive session for employee performance. Primary sponsor: Sarah Fowler Arthur (Republican), Beryl Piccolantonio (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 1, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to allow a public body to meet in an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Fowler Arthur | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Beryl Piccolantonio | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Sean Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Mark Hiner | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Mark Johnson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Roy Klopfenstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Mark Sigrist | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Josh Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced